Raoni Barcelos Reported Stable Following Medical Incident at UFC Vegas 121

Raoni Barcelos was transported to a Level 1 trauma center on a stretcher after losing consciousness during the final round of his main event fight against Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121. The fight, which occurred on September 26, 2026, ended in a TKO victory for Rosas Jr. after the referee halted the contest.

According to his physician, Dr. Gustavo Medeiros, the 39-year-old fighter experienced a sudden illness, known as 'mal súbito,' during the matchup. Medeiros confirmed that Barcelos is currently fully lucid with all senses intact and is remaining in the hospital only as a standard medical precaution. His coach, Davi Ramos, echoed these sentiments, reassuring fans that the veteran athlete is doing fine while awaiting the results of a CT scan.

The specific cause behind the sudden illness remains undisclosed at this time. It is not currently known if the incident resulted from the physical demands of the fight, the intensity of the pace, or an underlying medical condition.